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tween

noun

Definition of tween

as in teenager

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Recent Examples of tween Disney Channel Kids The tween audience of the early aughts had multiple networks catering to them, and Disney Channel’s musical ascent was just beginning. — Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 5 July 2026 Today, however, algorithmic feeds have increasingly blurred the boundaries between tween and adult style. — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026 Since the couple’s tween daughter (who never appears onscreen) is at a sleepover for the evening, Angela has decided to invite the upstairs neighbors over. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026 Many programs welcome kids as young as 2, while others focus on tweens and teens ready for more advanced techniques. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tween

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Noun

The latest Russian strikes killed two people in Kyiv, including a teenager, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
In New York, where space is precious and rooms are more likely to be shared, teenagers sometimes turn up their décor to set their side apart from a sister’s bed, a mom’s desk, or even the family dining set.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 July 2026

Definition of teenager

Noun

For older kids who have trouble adjusting to the demands on the school year, plenty of time to wind down after school and a predictable morning routine are key.

— Parents, Parents, 17 July 2026
That said, this probably won’t be even faintly legible on a home entertainment system, let alone the handheld gadgets that kids like the ones seen here prefer to watch entertainment on these days.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026

Definition of kid

Noun

Among them were Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, and Mexico’s Memo Ochoa, 40, who were playing in their sixth World Cups alongside Argentina’s Lionel Messi, a relative youngster at 39.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Here, The Athletic takes a look at some of the youngsters who will be hoping to make a positive impression.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of youngster

Noun

Flesh wounds, fetid moppets, breastmilk-leaking nipples, and sudden gushes of blood make for a Monty Python-style of ribald humor that will alienate and enchant in equal measure.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2026
Ben Lewis Doherty, playing a boy named Sam whose life is upended by Robbie, is the show’s greatest innocent, a softhearted moppet who warns deer to be careful when crossing the street.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025

Definition of moppet

Noun

Nomad Ridge at The Wilds Cumberland, Ohio Leave the kiddos at home for an adults-only overnight experience at The Wilds—the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s conservation center in southwest Ohio.

— Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
There’s a fleet of school supplies to amass, multiple schedules to master, and a lot of stress—both for my kiddos and on my end.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 July 2026

Definition of kiddo

Noun

For example, this inflatable kiddie pool and activity center is almost $40 off!

— Parents, Parents, 23 June 2026
Nina and Cody, ecstatic about visiting their neighborhood splash pad, run through fountains and hop in kiddie pools, but protagonist JJ is a bit more skeptical.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026

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